Texas Fishing News

ATHENS, Texas—ShareLunker program manager David Campbell often says anglers who donate big bass to the program are the best conservationists in Texas, and that statement is backed up by what happened at Lake Fork Saturday. Guide James Caldemeyer was fishing with...

Fourth ShareLunker of the year comes from lake ATHENS, TexasThe water temperature may be only 61 degrees, but Lake Conroe is on fire! Thursday afternoon the lake just north of Houston churned out its fourth ShareLunker of the current season, a 13.8-pound largemouth...

Remote-Controlled Hunting I'm sure you are already aware of a new type of "hunting" being offered - remote-controlled hunting - but you may not be aware that Texas Parks & Wildlife will be considering a regulatory proposal at its next meeting on January 26, 2005....

Top Water Bass Fishing Get ready for some Top Water action.First we'll tie on that favorite artificial (top water) bait, next, we'll make a cast into that great looking spot, and then as soon as the bait hits the water we'll make that first little twitch with the...

LAKE AREA LADY ANGLERS CLAIM ACC TITLE In a dramatic, come from behind finish, the Lake Area Lady Anglers made a final day charge to win the title of Affiliated Club Champion of the Women’s Bass Fishing Association’s Affiliated Club Federation. Sue Crochet,...

"Kid"ing Around Can Make You Enjoy Your Fishing More!! I watched with interest as the elderly gentleman and young boy walked down to the end of the fishing pier. Fishing rods were rigged and the grandfather gave encouraging words of instruction to the young lad. A...

TPWD Implements Marine Dealer, Boat Titling Changes AUSTIN, Texas — Reminder!!!! The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted rules which comply with House Bill 2926, passed during the last legislative session. Some of the new rules address the following issues:...

Shakespeare® Catera® Low Profile Baitcast Reel Quality and affordability Shakespeare® has led the way in the fishing industry as the value-company for over a century. For 2004 Shakespeare® is bringing performance and price to the low profile baitcast reel market....

Public Input Sought on $3 Saltwater Fishing Surcharge AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has set a series of three public meetings in August on the Texas coast to get input on a proposal to continue charging saltwater anglers $3 for a saltwater...

U.S. Commerce Department imposes 22.52 percent duty on Japanese engine manufacturers in ‘dumping' case FOND DU LAC, Wis. (Aug. 6, 2004) – The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced today it has issued a preliminary determination of “dumping” by Japanese...

Cabela's Advanced Angler Storage Bag Review When I look at the modern tackle storage systems available today, I can't help but ponder my humble beginnings, fishing out of a tackle sack. I had limited resources for tackle and my tackle storage system was the paper sack...

New Yamaha Boats Make Waves in 2004 From boat shows to magazine reviews, Yamaha’s newest 230-series family runabout boats are already charting a successful course. What sets the new boats apart from the competition is a unique rear “swim patio” that allows...

Serving Our Country Greetings, I was compelled to write this since I have been somewhat mellow dramatic these days. Guess it is my mid-life crisis. My circle of friends here currently look at their future somewhat gloomy and bleak. Most don't really want to be here....

Mercury Racing Announces 2003 APBA Offshore Contingency Awards $75,000 National and World Championship Prize Purse Distributed Fond du Lac, Wis. - Mercury Racing is pleased to announce the $75,000 APBA Offshore GMC Pro Series National and World Championship...

Synergy® Supreme Spinning Reels Quality, value, and an affordable price Shakespeare is proud to introduce a new spinning reel series for 2003. The new Synergy® Supreme Spinning Reel Series is available in both front and rear-drag models. Front-drag models have three...

TPWD Employee Recalls Lost History with ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ AUSTIN, Texas – The gray warehouse is easily overlooked in between the industrial buildings just outside of downtown Austin. Only a tiny Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seal on the glass door hints...

TPWD Surveys Show Solid Stocks of Redfish, Trout AUSTIN, Texas –The Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has released the results of annual coastwide gill net surveys and the news is good for saltwater anglers. “It was a great way...

eTrex Legend Took a Bullet for this Marine The following is an edited version of a letter sent to Garmin®, dated May 22, 2003. I would like to relate to you a story of my son and your Garmin eTrex Legend. Chris is a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. Prior to...

Yamaha SR230 Wins Boating Industry's KENNESAW, GA - The Yamaha SR230 boat, a 23-foot, 10-passenger open-bow runabout that features two independent, four-stroke engines and a unique lounge area at the stern, won the 2003 National Marine Manufacturers Association...

COA ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST Winner gets $1000 scholarship to Hunting and Fishing Adventure Camp The Christian Outdoor Alliance has announced its third annual essay contest for boys and girls 11-16. The young person who writes the best essay on the topic...